Smithson Investment Trust PLC (SSON) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Smithson Investment Trust PLC (SSON) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 1272 days as of June 2025. Defensive assets of GBX12.14 Million (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX12.14 Million) cover 1272 days of daily cash needs of GBX9.55K/day. Check SSON intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Smithson Investment Trust PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (2018–2025)
This chart shows how Smithson Investment Trust PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 7 annual periods from 2018 to 2025. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 1272 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX12.14 Million can fund 1272 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore net asset momentum of Smithson Investment Trust PLC to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Smithson Investment Trust PLC (2018–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Smithson Investment Trust PLC from 2018 to 2025, covering 7 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Smithson Investment Trust PLC market capitalisation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 161 days | GBX720.00K | GBX4.46K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -297 days |
| 2023 | 458 days | GBX1.85 Million | GBX4.04K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +286 days |
| 2022 | 172 days | GBX2.04 Million | GBX11.84K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +91 days |
| 2021 | 82 days | GBX1.20 Million | GBX14.70K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -444 days |
| 2020 | 526 days | GBX6.43 Million | GBX12.24K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +143 days |
| 2019 | 383 days | GBX1.65 Million | GBX4.32K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +165 days |
| 2018 | 218 days | GBX4.07 Million | GBX18.70K/day | GBX- | GBX- | — |